QAA publishes TQER report for the University of the West of Scotland

• The University's response to the 2023 cyber-attack that demonstrated a highly student-led and strategically coordinated approach to crisis management. 
• The strategic and data-informed approach to portfolio sustainability and responsiveness that delivers curriculum that is relevant, aligned with industry, and meets students' and societal needs. 
• The consistent and embedded approach to work-related learning as a defining characteristic of learning, teaching and assessment that results in satisfied students who recognise its relevance, applicability, and central role in developing essential employability skills. 
• The strategically embedded and impactful culture of professional development for teaching and student-facing staff that enhances practice service delivery and evidences a commitment to continuous enhancement of the student experience.  
• The systematic and collaborative approach to supporting student success that delivers early intervention for students at risk and informing curriculum development to improve retention. 
• The strategic and effective approach to the use of data for enhancement that impactfully informs assurance and enhancements of learning, teaching, assessment, and the wider student experience. 

• The University should review its approach to student communication ensuring that there is a consistent and coordinated approach across academic programmes, professional services and the institution as a whole to ensure clear, effective, and consistent messaging to students. 
• The University, in partnership with the Students' Union, should continue to work to enhance the engagement and support for student representatives, including improved uptake of student representative training, and enhancing representation at Divisional level. 
• The University, in partnership with the Students' Union should, building upon a clearly effective and strong foundation of student voice, continue to champion a culture of partnership working with students at all levels of the University. 

Professor James Miller FRSE, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of University of the West of Scotland said: "To be awarded the highest possible judgement is a welcomed honour for UWS. The peer review recognition of our effectiveness in providing a high-quality learning experience focused on student success, has been achieved by the hard-work and dedication of all colleagues across the University.

"As an institution committed to creating educational opportunities for all, it is gratifying that the review demonstrates to our current and future students as well as the wider community our delivery of high academic standards with a clear focus on an exceptional student experience."